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The Course in Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte
  • 1. What term did Comte use to describe his philosophy?
A) Idealism
B) Positivism
C) Empiricism
D) Rationalism
  • 2. In Comte's hierarchy of sciences, which science is considered the most fundamental?
A) Sociology
B) Biology
C) Mathematics
D) Physics
  • 3. Comte proposed that society progresses through how many stages?
A) Four stages
B) Five stages
C) Two stages
D) Three stages
  • 4. The second stage in Comte's philosophy is known as what?
A) Metaphysical stage
B) Theological stage
C) Philosophical stage
D) Theoretical stage
  • 5. Comte is often credited with founding which field of study?
A) Anthropology
B) Psychology
C) Sociology
D) Political Science
  • 6. What was Comte's view on the role of science in society?
A) Not important
B) Essential for progress
C) Indifferent
D) Dangerous
  • 7. What is the first stage in Comte's law of three stages?
A) Theological stage
B) Metaphysical stage
C) Scientific stage
D) Positive stage
  • 8. Auguste Comte's 'Positive Philosophy' was published in which century?
A) 19th century
B) 18th century
C) 20th century
D) 17th century
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